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#11,926
Tall1Grl said:
I'm too looking for some advice and I know I'm frustrating myself and DH with this imminent price hike! The dilemma and background:
I have had and sold Alhambra sweets set and vintage mop set both pendant/bracelets in yg since I hardly ever wore them and FINALLY took the plunge (just shy of the price decrease) and DH bought for my bday what I REALLY wanted which were the Alhambra sweet onyx earrings in yg last year. And ever since I've been smitten over the Magic Alhambra Onyx pendant in yg! And I've tried it on with my sweets and it's perfect-not too much matchy match but just the right amt of oomph, if you know what I mean!
Now I know my DH would love to purchase this but he thought he had more time and now I don't believe it's in the cards. Sooo I have these beautiful,wonderful, earrings I wear all the time and am looking to find another piece that "goes" or "can go" with them. I'v thought about getting the Vintage Alhambra but in Onyx again, but it just doesn't sing to me and it really would be too much to wear both? And, altho I love the look of the 5 motif bracelet and yes maybe over time I could get another and make a necklace, but again I don't think I'd get much wear. So, I saw that there are now mini frivole and I'm thinking maybe that's the way to go?? I love the simplicity and in yg it seems to sing to me in pictures. I have my SA put aside the bracelet and pendant for me to try on next weekend. But what do you think about Frivole and the Alhambra Onyx sweet earrings? Would they "go" together?
I also was thinking in a totally other direction to get the sweet Alhambra carnelian clover since I've always thought to have one for Valentine's day? I know third world issues and all, but Argghhh, I'm going crazy :panic:and need some clarity from all you lovely ladies! Thank you so much!!!
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My advice would be to be patient and save for what you truly want - the onyx magic pendant. Don't settle. You actually don't save money when you buy something you don't truly love. I assume you plan on wearing and cherishing your next piece for a very long time, so the extra wait (and cost) will be worth it.
 
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#11,927
Tall1Grl said:
I'm too looking for some advice and I know I'm frustrating myself and DH with this imminent price hike! The dilemma and background:
I have had and sold Alhambra sweets set and vintage mop set both pendant/bracelets in yg since I hardly ever wore them and FINALLY took the plunge (just shy of the price decrease) and DH bought for my bday what I REALLY wanted which were the Alhambra sweet onyx earrings in yg last year. And ever since I've been smitten over the Magic Alhambra Onyx pendant in yg! And I've tried it on with my sweets and it's perfect-not too much matchy match but just the right amt of oomph, if you know what I mean!
Now I know my DH would love to purchase this but he thought he had more time and now I don't believe it's in the cards. Sooo I have these beautiful,wonderful, earrings I wear all the time and am looking to find another piece that "goes" or "can go" with them. I'v thought about getting the Vintage Alhambra but in Onyx again, but it just doesn't sing to me and it really would be too much to wear both? And, altho I love the look of the 5 motif bracelet and yes maybe over time I could get another and make a necklace, but again I don't think I'd get much wear. So, I saw that there are now mini frivole and I'm thinking maybe that's the way to go?? I love the simplicity and in yg it seems to sing to me in pictures. I have my SA put aside the bracelet and pendant for me to try on next weekend. But what do you think about Frivole and the Alhambra Onyx sweet earrings? Would they "go" together?
I also was thinking in a totally other direction to get the sweet Alhambra carnelian clover since I've always thought to have one for Valentine's day? I know third world issues and all, but Argghhh, I'm going crazy :panic:and need some clarity from all you lovely ladies! Thank you so much!!!
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Sounds like you really want the magic pendant. I would wait and get that at the point in time you and your DH are ready to make a purchase.

I have two items on my immediate wishlist at the moment, both of which I've decided to wait to get until it's the right time. I wasn't planning to purchase them now, but around Feb 2018 and while I will end up paying around 1,000 more each piece that time, I don't want to feel like I have my feet held to the fire by VCA and their imminent price increase. I've made my peace with having to spend the extra money and I would rather do that than purchase when it's not the right time, or even worse, buy something different now that I won't love in the future.

Good luck with your decision!
 
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#11,928
nakedmosher2of3 said:
Sounds like you really want the magic pendant. I would wait and get that at the point in time you and your DH are ready to make a purchase.

I have two items on my immediate wishlist at the moment, both of which I've decided to wait to get until it's the right time. I wasn't planning to purchase them now, but around Feb 2018 and while I will end up paying around 1,000 more each piece that time, I don't want to feel like I have my feet held to the fire by VCA and their imminent price increase. I've made my peace with having to spend the extra money and I would rather do that than purchase when it's not the right time, or even worse, buy something different now that I won't love in the future.

Good luck with your decision!
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And let's not forget the last rumours about an impending price increase that resulted in a price decrease! Many of us hastened our purchases and were not pleased by the misinformation. My mother always says that nothing happens before it's time - and that's why I'll also be sitting out this pre price increase period.
 
#11,933
rhm said:
Thank you HADASSA..... I am guessing all alhambra collection will be impacted.... I guess I'm making an early plunge on either the chalcedony/MOP/GMOP magic necklace or the WG pave magic ring. I can't decide!
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Another TPFer posted that her SA said many "CORE" collections, which I am sure means that the Alhambra Line will also take a hit.
 
#11,936
Hi Everyone. need your expertise/advise please.
I just noticed that my LE onyx earrings certificate is dated August 30th but my actual purchase was on August 31st? should I be concerned? or as long as the serial number matches in the certificate then it should be good? it's a fairly recent purchase so I'm guessing if I need to update then I should do it now. thanks in advance.
 
#11,938
Tall1Grl said:
I'm too looking for some advice and I know I'm frustrating myself and DH with this imminent price hike! The dilemma and background:
I have had and sold Alhambra sweets set and vintage mop set both pendant/bracelets in yg since I hardly ever wore them and FINALLY took the plunge (just shy of the price decrease) and DH bought for my bday what I REALLY wanted which were the Alhambra sweet onyx earrings in yg last year. And ever since I've been smitten over the Magic Alhambra Onyx pendant in yg! And I've tried it on with my sweets and it's perfect-not too much matchy match but just the right amt of oomph, if you know what I mean!
Now I know my DH would love to purchase this but he thought he had more time and now I don't believe it's in the cards. Sooo I have these beautiful,wonderful, earrings I wear all the time and am looking to find another piece that "goes" or "can go" with them. I'v thought about getting the Vintage Alhambra but in Onyx again, but it just doesn't sing to me and it really would be too much to wear both? And, altho I love the look of the 5 motif bracelet and yes maybe over time I could get another and make a necklace, but again I don't think I'd get much wear. So, I saw that there are now mini frivole and I'm thinking maybe that's the way to go?? I love the simplicity and in yg it seems to sing to me in pictures. I have my SA put aside the bracelet and pendant for me to try on next weekend. But what do you think about Frivole and the Alhambra Onyx sweet earrings? Would they "go" together?
I also was thinking in a totally other direction to get the sweet Alhambra carnelian clover since I've always thought to have one for Valentine's day? I know third world issues and all, but Argghhh, I'm going crazy :panic:and need some clarity from all you lovely ladies! Thank you so much!!!
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Such a fun deliemma.
First of all, two bracelets will NOT replicate a 10 motif so unless you are contemplating a 10 in the future, two bracelets to create a necklace will not work.
I agree with the other posters who have advised that you wait until you feel comfortable purchasing what you really want.
 
#11,939
lasttotheparty said:
My advice would be to be patient and save for what you truly want - the onyx magic pendant. Don't settle. You actually don't save money when you buy something you don't truly love. I assume you plan on wearing and cherishing your next piece for a very long time, so the extra wait (and cost) will be worth it.
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nakedmosher2of3 said:
Sounds like you really want the magic pendant. I would wait and get that at the point in time you and your DH are ready to make a purchase.

I have two items on my immediate wishlist at the moment, both of which I've decided to wait to get until it's the right time. I wasn't planning to purchase them now, but around Feb 2018 and while I will end up paying around 1,000 more each piece that time, I don't want to feel like I have my feet held to the fire by VCA and their imminent price increase. I've made my peace with having to spend the extra money and I would rather do that than purchase when it's not the right time, or even worse, buy something different now that I won't love in the future.

Good luck with your decision!
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texasgirliegirl said:
Such a fun deliemma.
First of all, two bracelets will NOT replicate a 10 motif so unless you are contemplating a 10 in the future, two bracelets to create a necklace will not work.
I agree with the other posters who have advised that you wait until you feel comfortable purchasing what you really want.
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Thank you @lasttotheparty ,@nakedmosher2of3 , and @texasgirliegirl for your replies and wise advice. I think I haven't come to terms yet with the increase and the fact of how much more it'll cost, but maybe it wasn't meant to be. I have alot more on my wishlist in other brands so maybe I'll concentrate on those.
I count my blessings in what I do own and fortunate to acquire.:heart:
 
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